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New £4.6m tuberculosis research centre will 'bring faster treatment' to east London
A new £4.63million tuberculosis centre of excellence is being launched in east London to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research for the disease.
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Person dies after falling from height near Liverpool Street
A person has died after falling from a height near Liverpool Street.
Teenager taken to hospital after stabbing in west London
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in west London.
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Major police cordon and tent set up near Liverpool Street
A police cordon is in place outside Heron Tower near Liverpool Street today (March 27).
Black cab fares to rise despite 'disproportionate impact' on disabled Londoners
Black cab fares in London are set to rise by almost 7.5 per cent next month, TfL has confirmed.
TfL announces ban on non-folding e-bikes
Transport for London will ban all non-foldable e-bikes on Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, and DLR services from March 31, 2025, following safety concerns raised in a joint review with the London Fire Brigade.
Run for your money to help fuel campaign
Care home manager Nicolas Kee-Mew is campaigning to help the elderly in poverty who have been hit with government cuts to Winter Fuel Payments by practicing for the London Landmarks Half Marathon.
Dogs and magicians spread a smile for kids in hospital
Children at Queen's Hospital in Romford are now getting magicians, musicians and even therapy dogs entertaining them in the wards thanks to charity Spread a Smile.
Northern line shut due to 'casualty on track' - recap
The Northern line was suspended due to a casualty on the track. Follow our blog for updates.
Full list of all the London Underground stations and line closures this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes from March 28 to 30.
King praises regional journalists as Newsquest staff attend Buckingham Palace
The King has praised the work of regional media during a special reception at Buckingham Palace attended by Newsquest journalists.
Spring statement 2025: Changes to benefits, defence and home-building announced
This year's Spring Statement has changes to DWP benefits, defence and home-building, but some of the rumours failed to materialise
Urgent search for missing Dagenham schoolgirl, 12, last seen three days ago
Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find a missing schoolgirl from Dagenham.
Three boys arrested by armed police after ‘group seen with knife’ in Parsloes Park
Armed police officers arrested three teenage boys after reports of a group with a knife in Dagenham.
Community ‘shocked and angry’ after dead baby found by church in Notting Hill
The discovery of a baby found dead in a shopping bag inside a bin in Notting Hill has left the community in “shock”.
Fire that led to closure of Heathrow no longer considered ‘potentially criminal’
A fire at an electrical substation which led to the closure of Heathrow Airport last week is no longer being treated as a “potentially criminal matter”, the Metropolitan Police said.
Baby found by bin collector in M&S bag outside Notting Hill church
A baby found dead in a bin outside a church in Notting Hill was in a black Marks and Spencer bag.
One in four Brits know more about pop culture than their savings accounts
One in four Brits know more about pop culture than their savings accounts, according to a survey.
c2c train lines completely blocked between Upminster and Barking
The London Underground is conveying passengers by any reaonsable route
Baby found dead in bag outside Notting Hill church
A newborn baby has been found dead inside a bag near a church in Notting Hill as police launch an urgent appeal to find its mother.